Congresswoman Pingree on Possible Diplomatic Solution in Syria

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While many are awaiting the speech of President Barack Obama this evening at 9 pm on the Syrian situation, US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D), has issued the following statement on the evolving situation there: that Russia is willing to receive all of Syria’s chemical weapons in order to reduce the chances of a military strike by the US against Syria and that Syria has accepted that offer from Russia.

“The proposal to put Syria’s chemical weapons under international control is a potentially positive development that could avoid US military intervention and guarantee that those weapons are secured and destroyed. The calls I am getting from my constituents continue to be overwhelmingly opposed to military intervention and I think we would all rather see a diplomatic solution to the crises.”

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In the past Carol was disappointed with the lack of news coverage of this very dynamic community on the eastern end of Portland. That's how and why this blog came into being. The main goal was to recognize people on the Hill leading unique lives, start-up businesses in the area, and other subjects of interest to people on the Hill. While local coverage of the Hill has improved, there is still plenty to report on and Carol plans on doing that for a long time to come.